Administrative Assistant

3 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

The role

The Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences is looking to recruit an Administrative Assistant (AA) in the Faculty Office.

The post is offered as a fixed term contract until 31 December 2024.

You will be a key member of the Faculty Executive Support Team and work closely with colleagues in the team to ensure a consistent and high-level of service. This is an exciting opportunity to join a large and dynamic Faculty, working collaboratively with colleagues across the Faculty, central divisions and Schools to deliver excellent service provision for all staff.

What will you be doing?

The Administrative Assistant will work closely with the Executive Administration Manager (EAM) to ensure key Faculty activities are managed and delivered on time, while providing professional, efficient and effective support to the Faculty Office and staff.

The role holder will be expected to undertake a range of tasks, field enquiries where applicable and maintain discretion and confidentiality as required. Independence and initiative will be required to reach to changing priorities and circumstances.

You should apply if

  • You have excellent organisational, customer service, and written and verbal communication skills.
  • You have good written, verbal and digital communication skills.
  • You are flexible and a good team player, as well as able to work independently and show initiative.
  • You can work in a busy, positive environment, both multi-tasking and reacting quickly to changing circumstances.
  • You are experienced in using a range of IT systems and are able to adapt to new systems and processes quickly.

Additional information

For informal queries please contact Caroline Dawson via pa-pvc-

Contract type: Fixed term

Work pattern: Full time

School/Unit: Faculty level, The Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences

Interviews will be held around w/c 6th of May 2024

Our strategy and mission


We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.


The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

Available documents

  • SUPP Admin_Assistant -
  • Updated Further Particulars Faculty of Arts Law and Social

£22,214 to £24,248. Grade D, per annum



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